Soap bubbles: 1/2 cup dish detergent, 5 cups cold water, 2 tbs. sugar Mix gently and pour into bottles. Makes great bubbles.

Face paint: 1 tsp. cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. water, 1/2 tsp. cold cream, food coloring In each cup, mix ingredients. Add a drop or two of food coloring, a different color for each cup. Stir and paint to delight of all your children and their friends.

Brings back some fond memories, doesn't it? ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2003 January

These fine pieces of furniture never really die. They will just nestle themselves into future generations and rock sleepy babies, feverish children, exuberant teen-agers and wise parents and grandparents. The very wrinkles of a very bad day are always neatly ironed and laid to rest for a while, while rocking. Smiles come easily and even laughter finds its way to surface. Conversations can utilize words or not, depending on rocker's mood. Sometimes just a nod of head will suffice.

History knows wisdom of a rocking chair, and arms of each chair have been caressed and held onto for dear life. Destiny waits in wings for right opportunity to make use of splendid things that happen when someone rocks in a rocking chair. The world would probably be a better place for everyone if only our world leaders could discuss matters while rocking and fine relationships might develop and be perpetuated with a handshake and a nod -while rocking. Oh, if you are lucky enough to have one with a gentle "squeak" - it's just a wonderful "extra." ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2003 January